Bluefield State University
Bluefield, West Virginia · Public · 1,042 undergraduates
All 7 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical West Virginia high-school graduate (about $34,020/yr). Another 19 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $11,810 |
| $30k to $48k | $10,703 |
| $48k to $75k | $14,630 |
| $75k to $110k | $17,058 |
| $110k and up | $16,242 |
| All families (average) | $13,684 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $73,592 | +$39,572 | clears the bar | $15,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $40,711 | +$6,691 | clears the bar | $19,426 | 2.9 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $82,760 | +$48,740 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $67,441 | +$33,421 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $54,897 | +$20,877 | clears the bar | $12,450 | 0.6 yrs |
| Social Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $40,355 | +$6,335 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $42,085 | +$8,065 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 44% of students receive Pell grants · 37% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.